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Unit 4: Articles - Practice Quiz

PEL545 — Intermediate Communication Skills 60 Questions
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1 Which article is used before a singular countable noun when it is mentioned for the first time?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. No article
B. The article some
C. The article a or an
D. The article the

2 Choose the correct sentence.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. I saw bird in the garden.
B. I saw the bird in a garden.
C. I saw an bird in a garden.
D. I saw a bird in the garden.

3 Which article is used when both the speaker and listener know which noun is meant?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. No article
B. The definite article the
C. The indefinite article a
D. The indefinite article an

4 Choose the correct article: She is ___ doctor.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. no article
B. an
C. the
D. a

5 Choose the correct article: He ate ___ apple.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. an
B. no article
C. a
D. the

6 Which sentence correctly uses no article for a plural noun in a general statement?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. Books can be useful.
B. An books can be useful.
C. A books can be useful.
D. The books can be useful.

7 Choose the correct sentence for a general statement about water.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. An water is important for life.
B. Water is important for life.
C. A water is important for life.
D. The water is important for life.

8 Which sentence uses the correctly for a specific noun?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. Please close an door.
B. Please close a door.
C. Please close door.
D. Please close the door.

9 Choose the correct sentence.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. An sun is bright today.
B. The sun is bright today.
C. A sun is bright today.
D. Sun is a bright today.

10 Which article is usually used before a singular countable noun when it means one of many?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Easy
A. A or an
B. No article only
C. The and no article
D. The only

11 Which object usually takes the because it is unique in the world?

Usage of the definite article with objects Easy
A. An umbrella
B. The moon
C. A notebook
D. A pencil

12 Choose the correct phrase for a particular table in a room.

Usage of the definite article with objects Easy
A. a table
B. an table
C. the table
D. table

13 Choose the correct sentence.

Usage of the definite article with objects Easy
A. An keys are on the desk.
B. The keys are on the desk.
C. A keys are on a desk.
D. Keys is on a desk.

14 Which sentence correctly uses the with an object mentioned earlier?

Usage of the definite article with objects Easy
A. I bought a bag. The bag is blue.
B. I bought a bag. An bag is blue.
C. I bought a bag. Bag is blue.
D. I bought a bag. A bag is blue.

15 Choose the correct phrase for the object used to tell time on a wall.

Usage of the definite article with objects Easy
A. an clock
B. clock only
C. the clock
D. a clock only

16 Which noun is countable?

Countable and uncountable nouns Easy
A. apple
B. milk
C. rice
D. information

17 Which noun is usually uncountable?

Countable and uncountable nouns Easy
A. orange
B. advice
C. chair
D. student

18 Which phrase is correct?

Countable and uncountable nouns Easy
A. informations
B. a piece of information
C. an information
D. a informations

19 Which sentence is correct?

Countable and uncountable nouns Easy
A. There is three books.
B. There are three books.
C. There is a three books.
D. There are three book.

20 Which sentence is correct?

Countable and uncountable nouns Easy
A. I need an sugar.
B. I need some sugar.
C. I need a sugar.
D. I need three sugars.

21 Choose the sentence that correctly introduces a noun and then refers to it again.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Medium
A. I saw the dog outside. A dog was barking.
B. I saw a dog outside. The dog was barking.
C. I saw dog outside. The dog was barking.
D. I saw a dog outside. A dog was barking.

22 Complete the sentence: "_____ students in my class are preparing for the debate, but students generally enjoy different activities."

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Medium
A. The
B. No article
C. A
D. An

23 Which sentence correctly uses an article with a profession?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Medium
A. Maya hopes to become the engineer.
B. Maya hopes to become some engineer.
C. Maya hopes to become an engineer.
D. Maya hopes to become engineer.

24 Choose the correct sentence about attending an institution for its usual purpose.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Medium
A. The children go to school every weekday.
B. The children go to the school every weekday.
C. The children go to a school every weekday.
D. The children go to an school every weekday.

25 Complete the sentence: "We had _____ delicious breakfast before leaving for the airport."

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Medium
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no article

26 Which sentence uses geographical articles correctly?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Medium
A. They sailed across Nile and climbed Mount Kenya.
B. They sailed across a Nile and climbed a Mount Kenya.
C. They sailed across Nile and climbed the Mount Kenya.
D. They sailed across the Nile and climbed Mount Kenya.

27 Complete the sentence: "After graduation, Lena wants to work as _____ editor for a national magazine."

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Medium
A. the
B. no article
C. a
D. an

28 Which sentence correctly distinguishes a general idea from a specific example?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Medium
A. Music can influence mood, and music in the film is the powerful.
B. A music can influence mood, and a music in this film is powerful.
C. Music can influence mood, and the music in this film is powerful.
D. The music can influence mood, and music in this film is powerful.

29 Two people are sitting in a room with only one open window. Which request is most appropriate?

Usage of the definite article with objects Medium
A. Could you close a window?
B. Could you close an window?
C. Could you close the window?
D. Could you close window?

30 At a dinner table, which sentence most naturally refers to a shared object?

Usage of the definite article with objects Medium
A. Please pass me salt.
B. Please pass me a salt.
C. Please pass me an salt.
D. Please pass me the salt.

31 Complete the sentence: "I finished reading _____ book that you lent me last week."

Usage of the definite article with objects Medium
A. the
B. a
C. no article
D. an

32 Which sentence correctly refers to a unique natural object?

Usage of the definite article with objects Medium
A. An moon looked bright above the city.
B. A moon looked bright above the city.
C. Moon looked bright above the city.
D. The moon looked bright above the city.

33 A teacher gives every student the same worksheet. Which instruction is correct?

Usage of the definite article with objects Medium
A. Write your name at the top of the page.
B. Write your name at a top of the page.
C. Write your name at an top of the page.
D. Write your name at top of a page.

34 Complete the sentence: "The mechanic examined the car and discovered that _____ engine needed repair."

Usage of the definite article with objects Medium
A. an
B. no article
C. the
D. a

35 Which sentence correctly expresses one item of advice?

Countable and uncountable nouns Medium
A. She gave me one advice about interviews.
B. She gave me a piece of advice about interviews.
C. She gave me an item advice about interviews.
D. She gave me an advice about interviews.

36 Choose the sentence with the correct quantifiers.

Countable and uncountable nouns Medium
A. The office has much chairs but few furniture.
B. The office has many chairs but little furniture.
C. The office has much chairs but little furniture.
D. The office has many chairs but few furniture.

37 Which sentence uses information correctly?

Countable and uncountable nouns Medium
A. We received several useful informations.
B. We received some useful information.
C. We received an useful information.
D. We received many useful information.

38 Complete the sentence: "The new process uses containers and water than the old process."

Countable and uncountable nouns Medium
A. few; many
B. fewer; less
C. little; few
D. less; fewer

39 In which sentence does an normally uncountable noun refer to separate servings?

Countable and uncountable nouns Medium
A. We ordered a coffee beans after dinner.
B. We ordered much coffees after dinner.
C. We ordered three coffee after dinner.
D. We ordered three coffees after dinner.

40 Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Countable and uncountable nouns Medium
A. The laboratory purchased a new equipment.
B. The laboratory purchased some new equipment.
C. The laboratory purchased many new equipment.
D. The laboratory purchased several new equipments.

41 Choose the best completion: After months of negotiation, the committee reached ___ agreement that satisfied both parties.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. the agreement
B. some agreement
C. agreement
D. an agreement

42 Choose the correct sentence for a general statement about the species as a whole.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. The tigers is threatened by habitat loss.
B. A tiger is threatened by habitat loss.
C. The tiger is threatened by habitat loss.
D. Tiger is threatened by habitat loss.

43 Select the best article pattern: She was appointed chairperson of ethics committee after the previous chair resigned.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. —; an
B. the; the
C. —; the
D. a; an

44 Choose the most appropriate sentence in a context where the speaker is referring to abstract education in general.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. The education transforms societies.
B. Education transforms the societies.
C. Education transforms societies.
D. An education transforms societies.

45 Choose the correct completion: The researcher compared unemployment in rural areas with unemployment recorded in the capital.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. the; the
B. —; —
C. an; the
D. —; the

46 Which sentence correctly distinguishes a classifying use from a specific reference?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. She was elected a treasurer of the club.
B. She was elected an treasurer of the club.
C. She was elected the treasurer of the club.
D. She was elected treasurer of the club.

47 Choose the correct sentence when referring to a particular newspaper article already identified by context.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. I read an article you recommended.
B. I read article the you recommended.
C. I read the article you recommended.
D. I read article you recommended.

48 Select the best completion: French is difficult for some learners, but French used in this contract is unusually formal.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. The; the
B. —; —
C. —; the
D. A; the

49 Choose the correct completion: He plays piano professionally but bought exceptionally expensive violin last year.

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. a; the
B. —; an
C. the; an
D. the; a

50 Which sentence uses articles correctly in a formal academic context?

Usage and comparison of definite, indefinite, and no article Hard
A. Research requires patience and precision.
B. The research requires an patience and a precision.
C. A research requires the patience and precision.
D. The research requires patience and a precision.

51 Choose the best completion: The spacecraft entered ___ orbit around Mars after correcting its trajectory.

Usage of the definite article with objects Hard
A. an
B. —
C. a
D. the

52 Which sentence correctly uses the definite article for a unique object in the immediate context?

Usage of the definite article with objects Hard
A. Please turn off light before you leave.
B. Please turn off a light before you leave.
C. Please turn off an light before you leave.
D. Please turn off the light before you leave.

53 Choose the correct sentence about a unique natural object.

Usage of the definite article with objects Hard
A. The Moon reflects sunlight.
B. A Moon reflects sunlight.
C. Moon reflects sunlight.
D. An Moon reflects sunlight.

54 Select the best completion: The museum restored ___ sword discovered beneath the old floorboards.

Usage of the definite article with objects Hard
A. an
B. the
C. —
D. a

55 Which sentence correctly refers to an invention as a general category rather than to one particular device?

Usage of the definite article with objects Hard
A. Computer has transformed communication.
B. An computer has transformed communication.
C. The computer has transformed communication.
D. A computer has transformed communication.

56 Choose the correct completion: The technician replaced ___ hard drive in my laptop, not the screen.

Usage of the definite article with objects Hard
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. —

57 Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

Countable and uncountable nouns Hard
A. The laboratory purchased many equipment.
B. The laboratory purchased a new equipment.
C. The laboratory purchased new equipment.
D. The laboratory purchased an equipment.

58 Select the sentence in which experience is used correctly as both an uncountable and a countable noun.

Countable and uncountable nouns Hard
A. She has an experience, including much difficult experience abroad.
B. She has experience, including several difficult experiences abroad.
C. She has many experience, including an experience abroad.
D. She has experiences, including an difficult experience abroad.

59 Choose the correct completion: The report provides useful information but offers few verifiable facts.

Countable and uncountable nouns Hard
A. an; a
B. much; a
C. a lot of; much
D. many; a

60 Which sentence correctly distinguishes the material from separate serving units?

Countable and uncountable nouns Hard
A. The waiter brought two coffee and some coffees for the meeting.
B. The waiter brought two coffees and some coffee for the meeting.
C. The waiter brought two coffee and a coffee for the meeting.
D. The waiter brought two coffees and an coffee for the meeting.
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